POP-UP Memorial Day Craft / Veterans Day Craft with Writing Activity This is a great craft for students to complete for Memorial Day (and I included templates for Veterans Day!) So, two activities in one! This craft has two main components: - A base (made out of one piece of paper, 8 1/2 x 14) I have provided two base templates - Memorial Day and Veterans Day - POP-UPs - 9 options to choose from, including male and female representation, graphics for Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force. On the back of each POP-UP is a simple writing activity. Includes step-by-step instructions, graphics and templates needed to create this POP-UP Memorial Day or Veterans Day Craft. Requires: Paper (I used regular photocopy paper but light cardstock is recommended), glue, coloring pencils and scissors. The POP-UP Craft folds flat for students to easily transport home or expands so that it can be displayed in the classroom. Don't forget to print on 8 1/2 x 14 (legal size) paper.

This is a great Christmas bundle ... something for everyone! Reindeer - 2 options to choose from. One blank template (you will need googly eyes and a pom pom nose) and one pre-decorated face. Elf, Santa and Mrs. Santa Pyramidal shape - color, cut and glue. A pom pom for the hat is a great idea! Trees (2 different designs), Santa Tree and a Regular Tree (with simple writing activity on the back and side of each tree) Each craft is made from one piece of paper (8 1/2 x 11) These items are a lot of fun to create! Students will love them. I have included step-by-step directions and visuals to help you create these crafts. All students require are scissors, coloring pencils and glue. Again, if you choose, pom poms and googly eyes would be fun. They can be purchased at any dollar store. Have made sure that when I wrote on a craft it says either Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays. Just want to keep everyone happy.

This is truly magical ... so easy and so much fun! To learn how to create this POP-UP, you must watch the video. What is included: - Base template - which is the livingroom decorated for Christmas, 4 options to choose from - Front cover / Back cover - 2 options to choose from - Front has either an elf on it or Joseph/Mary with Jesus, back cover has a simple writing activity - 2 chairs to pop up in front of the fireplace, 4 stockings to pop up on the fireplace Requires: coloring pencils, scissors, glue Coincides with The Magic of Christmas (Freebie) - Magic of Christmas (Freebie) Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don't print properly!

A little something fun and unique for Father's Day! Just loving this new idea ... so creative and loads of space for students to personalize for someone special on Father's Day. Made sure it can be used for Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, Brother, etc. Something for everyone! Have also included graphics for boys and for girls. Pages include: Spending time with you ... Word association: When I think of you, ... If I could put you in a movie, Mr. Fix It with hammer and saw graphics Award Space for students to write a message to their loved one, complete a selfie ... and so much more! Watch the video to see how it is made ... Father's Day Exploding Box What you need: You must photocopy on 8 1/2 x 14 (legal size) paper. I just used regular photocopy paper but cardstock would be nice!. Students will need coloring pencils, glue and scissors! That's it. Includes step-by-step instructions, graphics and templates needed to create this Father's Day Exploding Box. The Exploding Box measures: 5.5 x 5.5 x .75 inches when it is closed. That's why I insist you use legal size paper (8 1/2 x 14) so that this is a good size! Dads will cherish this Exploding Box for years to come ... because it really is unique and lovely! Check out the video and have a look before you purchase to make sure you love it and that it is right for your students!

This is such a cool card … when opened it EXPLODES into a really fun, interesting Father’s Day Card. Watch the HOW TO VIDEO and craft along with me - link provided in file This is a great craft for students to complete for Father’s Day! They create their own Father’s Day Exploding Card. Send students the video link if you are doing distance learning. This card can be made from regular paper. But you must use legal sized paper which is 8 1/2 x 14". Includes step-by-step instructions, graphics and templates needed to create this Exploding Father’s Day Card. All you have to do is photocopy. Requires: Paper, coloring pencils and scissors. Dads will cherish this Exploding card for years because they have never seen anything like it before! Although many of the templates contain the word DAD, there are templates that students could use for Grandpa or Uncle, etc. Enjoy and Happy Father’s Day

These are 3 really fun Easter Baskets for your students to create. Package includes step-by-step instructions and templates for 3 very fun baskets - each is made from just one piece of paper! Then add a handle. 3 Easter Baskets: Honey Bunny Basket Some Bunny Basket Traditional Easter Basket You will use the templates to cut out the baskets. Decorate, glue together and add some straw! Oh, don't forget the treats! Happy Easter to you and your students.

This is a great craft for students to complete for Black History Month. Please make sure you print and photocopy on legal size paper (8 1/2 x 14). Includes the following people: ROSA PARKS JESSE OWENS JACKIE ROBINSON HARRIET TUBMAN SARAH E. GOODE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON BEN CARSON SOJOURNER TRUTH This craft has two main components: - A base (made out of one piece of paper, 8 1/2 x 14) - POP-UPs - 8 options to choose from, including male and female representation. On the back of each POP-UP is a simple writing activity. (Note: some of the graphics may not exactly represent Canadian uniforms so take a good look at the preview copy to make sure you are ok with the uniforms!) Includes step-by-step instructions, graphics and templates needed to create this POP-UP craftivity. Requires: Paper (I used regular photocopy paper but light cardstock is recommended), glue, coloring pencils and scissors. The POP-UP Craft folds flat for students to easily transport home or expands so that it can be displayed in the classroom. Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don't print properly! Print on 8 1/2 x 14" paper.

Another great Craft for Valentine’s Day. Your Kindergarten and 1st grade students are going to love making these Valentine’s Day Crafts. These Cut and Paste Valentine’s Day Crafts are fun and creative. Just photocopy the templates onto colored paper and let your students enjoy. These 4 crafts are included in this Cut and Paste activity: Pucker Up Fish Lovely Lady Doodle Bug Blooming Bug Each of the 4 crafts contains the following: Color version (for reference) B&W version - use as a base OR use as a coloring activity Visual directions for putting the craft together Craft pieces organized by COLOR for easy photocopying The last 2 pages of each craft contain all the pieces in the craft. The color is listed on the shape. You can use these pages as templates. Just photocopy on white cardstock and cut out the pieces and let your students trace those pieces onto colored cardstock. What you need: paper, scissors, glue and coloring pencils (a few of the pieces are small and I am recommending coloring instead of cut and paste) Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don’t print properly! Hope you love this Valentine’s Day Craft. I have many other Valentine’s Day Crafts available in my store.

Another great Valentine’s Day Craft. Your 1st grade and 2nd grade students are going to love making this Valentine’s Day Craft because it is fun and creative. And who doesn’t love a Box of Chocolates? Just photocopy the templates onto white paper and let your students color and cut. To learn how to make this craft, watch the video. *** look at the preview Video. Note: This is very similar to Mother’s Day Box of Chocolates, so if you already own that product, this might not suit your needs. What is included in this craft: 4 options for Boxes - one with a small bow, one with a large bow, one with a stretched bow and one with a heart on top. Made with just one piece of paper. Simple writing activity on the inside. Good for any loved one on Valentine’s Day. What you need: paper, scissors and coloring pencils Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don’t print properly! Hope you love this Valentine’s Day Craft. I have many other Valentine’s Day Crafts available in my store.

Looking to spice up your presentations? These animated GIF’s are just what you need to grab the attention of your students! This is not clip art. These are animated GIF’s that come to life when you play your slides / present your material. Everything you see in the preview is included. Includes: flashing border the 12 months symbols to go with each month: snow flake, heart, shamrock, cloudy skies, rain showers, sun, flowers, flags, colored leaf, school bell, broom, pointing finger, bells, candy pointing arrows Make your presentations more interesting - use the months in your calendars, use the weather symbols in your daily discussions, use the arrows to draw attention to specific topics of interests. Have fun. How do you use these GIF’s: make sure that your program supports GIF’s - powerpoint, google slides, boom copy and paste into your document - NOTHING WILL HAPPEN until you play / use the document. Otherwise, GIF’s just look like clip art on your page. But play your slides and voila - the animation begins (just like in the preview) GIF’s are set up on a loop - meaning they don’t play forever. So, just adjust your timings and settings in the program you are using. Otherwise, see TpT helpdesk. again, please check that the program you use supports GIF’s before purchasing this product. remember: nothing will happen when you import the GIF - PLAY your presentation and the GIF springs to life. If the program you are using does not support GIF’s, the product will look one-dimensional (like clip art) *** don’t forget to adjust the length of your looping!

Another great Mother’s Day Craft. Your 1st grade and 2nd grade students are going to love making this Mother’s Day Craft because it is fun and creative. And who doesn’t love a Jewelry Box filled with gems? Just photocopy the templates onto white paper and let your students color and cut. To learn how to make this craft, watch the video. What is included in this craft: Jewelry Box #1 - a jewelry box filled with jewels - 6 options to choose from Jewelry Box #2 - the same box but with fewer jewels plus a dancing ballerina - 4 options to choose from The Jewelry Box is made with just one piece of paper. There is a simple writing activity on the inside of the box. Good for Mom, Mum, Grandma, Sister, Aunt, etc. What you need: paper, scissors and coloring pencils Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don’t print properly! Hope you love this Mother’s Day Craft. I have many other Mother’s Day Crafts available in my store.

These are INTERACTIVE stories for your young readers. Why interactive? - there is a space on each slide for students to type an answer / word to an open ended question AND there is a graphic (check mark) that students use to answer 3 yes/no questions about the story Watch the preview - Stories for Emergent Readers Includes: 10 Simple Stories graphics to accompany the stories to make things more interesting an open ended question at the end of each story 3 yes/no questions, students drag a check mark into the correct column Why it is great: Great for distance learning! No prep for the teacher - just download and send to students. No photocopying! (but you can) It’s a great digital resource! Fun and engaging - great way for students to practice their reading Note: I have provided a teacher handout to assist you with: how to download the google slide and how to share with your students

This is a great Mother’s Day Craft! Includes step-by-step instructions and templates needed to create a Mother’s Day Desktop Calendar. Watch the How To Video - link provided in file I have included: - 1 decorative template (can be used for Mom, Mum, Grandma, Aunt, Sister etc) - Calendar Dates: free for life … available in my store. Just click on Calendar Dates for All Calendars in my store - free for life. Requires: Paper - 3 pieces 6 x 12, 6 x 6 and 1 x 6, glue, coloring pencils and scissors, a single hole punch and brads (which can be purchased at most dollar stores or a craft store. A brad is nothing more than a clip which will keep your calendar pieces together. Or, if you do not want to use the brads, you will need a stapler to staple the 12 calendar pieces to the piece of cardstock. Light cardstock is recommended. The calendar folds flat for students to easily transport home or will fit into a 6" x 6" envelope. The calendar is the perfect size for Mom / Mum to keep on her desk all year long. Moms / Mums love this item!!! Enjoy and Happy Mother’s Day! I sell 6 different calendars: Mother’s Day - Mother’s Day Craft - DO IT ALL MOM Desktop Calendar - Mother’s Day Craft - Desktop Calendar Father’s Day - Father’s Day Craft - Fishing Dad Desktop Calendar - Father’s Day Craft - Fix It Dad Desktop Calendar - Father’s Day Craft - Shirt Desktop Calendar - Father’s Day Craft - Desktop Calendar

This POP-UP Bouquet will be a great gift for Mom / Mum, Sister, Aunt, Grandma, etc. Made with just 1 piece of paper. Great for Distance Education. Watch the video to see how it is made. Link provided in file. What is included: A total of 11 templates for students to choose from: graphics for boys and girls each template has a space for students to leave a message to their loved one There are lots of options. Students create this Flower Bouquet using the base template provided, then make a few cuts and folds and add a message. Folds flat for easy transport home. Note: Written instruction on each template. Or, watch the how to video with your students and craft along with me. What you need: Just photocopy on regular photocopy paper. Students will need coloring pencils, scissors and glue. Students will be proud to present this to their loved one because it really is unique and lovely. Check out the video and have a look before you purchase to make sure you love it and that it is right for your students!

Another great Christmas Activity. To create this craft, you must watch the video (link provided in the product file) What you get: 7 houses to choose from (Santa (2), Elves (2), Gingerbread Man (2) and Rudolph) 5 peepers to add to the upstairs window (santa, elf, gingerbread man & woman, elf) writing activity on the back of each house uses 1 piece of 8.5 x 11 paper Students watch the video and craft along with me. They will color the house and complete the writing activity. Then I show them how to cut the house out and add the peeper to the upstairs window. Easy and fun! please look at the preview What you need: paper, scissors, coloring pencils, glue Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don’t print properly!

Another fun, POP-UP activity for Hallowe’en. To create this craft, you must watch the video - link provided in file What you get: 7 creature templates to choose from (frankenstein, witch, pumpkin head, skeleton, spider and 2 dracula) 4 base templates, with writing activity 3 cover templates, with writing activity Students craft along with me using the video. They color and cut the templates. Then they are taught to fold to create the pop-up, and glue to the base template. Writing activities included on templates - both on the inside and on the cover. please look at the preview and the How To Video What you need: paper, scissors, glue, coloring pencils Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don’t print properly!

Another great Christmas Activity. To create this craft, you must watch the video - link provided in file What you get: 3 templates to choose from: whimsical, traditional, religious Students color the base template, complete the coloring and writing activities, then cut and staple together. Bonus: Add a 12" ribbon. Note: You must print on 8.5 x 14 paper (legal size) please look at the preview What you need: paper, scissors, coloring pencils, stapler, single hole punch, ribbon Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don’t print properly!

Another fun Mother’s Day Craft! To create this craft, you must watch the video - link provided in file What you get: 2 templates 1 Base Template (uses the words Mother) 1 Base Template (to be used for Aunt, Grandma, Sister, etc) Students color and complete writing activities and a drawing for a loved one. The teacher should photocopy the templates on 2 pages, double sided. This will result in a 4 page flip book for the students. Please watch the video for instructions on how to photocopy so that you align everything perfectly. What students will need: paper, scissors, glue, coloring pencils teacher will need a stapler Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don’t print properly! Truly one of my favorite Mother’s Day Activities!

Another great Mother’s Day Craft. Your 1st grade and 2nd grade students are going to love making this Mother’s Day Craft because it is fun and creative. Just photocopy the templates onto white paper and let your students color and cut. To learn how to make this craft, watch the how-to video. The link is provided in the document. What is included in this craft: 3 options for Gift Boxes - one with a large bow, one with a stretched bow and one with a flower on top. Made with just one piece of paper. Simple writing activity on the inside. Good for Mom, Mum, Grandma, Sister, Aunt, etc. What you need: paper, scissors and coloring pencils Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don’t print properly! Hope you love this Mother’s Day Craft. I have many other Mother’s Day Crafts available in my store.

Your students are going to love these hand puppets - 15 to choose from. Including: Police Officer, Fire Fighter, Doctor/Scientist, Nurse, Coach, Athlete, Entertainer, Sailor, Soldier, Prince/Princess, Teacher, Professor, Chef/Baker/Cook, Pirate, Construction Worker. Fun and engaging - great way for students to learn about occupations / community helpers. All students require: paper, glue, scissors and coloring pencils. Students choose a template, color it, cut it out and then add 2 handles and they are ready for their puppet show. Watch the video and craft along with me. Why it is great: Great for distance learning! No prep. It’s a great digital resource! Or photocopy - just 1 page per student. Fun and engaging. Always make sure you download and save the project before printing! Sometimes customers just right click on the preview of a download and things don’t print properly!